Character Relationship Map: Discopříběh

Characters

• Jirka Horáček (played by Rudolf Hrušínský) — protagonist

  A chimney sweep apprentice living with his widowed father on a housing estate in Plzeň, Jirka spends his free time at discotheques with Roman. He falls for Eva and tries to win her from her boyfriend...

• Eva (played by Mariana Slováková) — supporting

  An attractive blonde whom Jirka meets during a night out at a discotheque. She already has a boyfriend, Cáfa, but Jirka falls in love with her and tries to win her over. Their relationship ends when s...

• Jitka (played by Jaroslava Stránská) — supporting

  A quiet hairdresser whom Jirka meets on a night out. After Jirka loses Eva and is distressed, Jitka shaves his head. Jirka eventually realizes that Jitka, rather than Eva, is the one who really likes...

• Roman (played by Roman Pikl) — supporting

  Jirka's friend, with whom he spends his free time going to discotheques. The plot summary identifies Roman as part of Jirka's social life but does not describe further actions or a specific role in th...

• Cáfa (played by Andy Kraus) — supporting

  Eva's slightly older boyfriend and Jirka's rival for her affection. Jirka tries to prove himself better than Cáfa, including inviting him to a luxury restaurant and then leaving with Eva without payin...

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Jirka Horáček → Jitka (Romantic Emerging Love Interest) — Jitka becomes the more genuine romantic possibility for Jirka.

  Jirka eventually realizes that Jitka, rather than Eva, really likes him.

• Eva → Cáfa (Romantic Boyfriend) — Cáfa is Eva's existing romantic partner.

  The plot states that Eva already has a boyfriend, the slightly older Cáfa.

• Jirka Horáček → Eva (Romantic Love Interest) — Jirka becomes strongly attracted to Eva and tries to win her over.

  Jirka meets Eva at a discotheque and falls in love with her.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Jirka Horáček → Cáfa (Conflict Romantic Rival) — Jirka and Cáfa compete over Eva's affection.

  Jirka tries to prove that he is better than Cáfa in order to win Eva.

• Jirka Horáček → Roman (Social Friend) — Roman is Jirka's regular companion during his nightlife.

  Jirka spends his free time attending discotheques with his friend Roman.

Story Analysis

A reckless young man moves from romantic performance and deception toward reconciliation and recognition of genuine affection.

Plot Progression

1. A Boy From Plzen — Jirka is introduced as a chimney sweep apprentice living with his widowed father. He spends his free time at discotheques with Roman.
2. The Contest For Eva — Jirka meets Eva and learns that she already has a boyfriend, Cáfa. He performs increasingly reckless stunts to prove himself superior to Cáfa.
3. The Cost Of Pretending — Jirka's restaurant scheme creates a debt, while Eva discovers his lie about being an airplane mechanic. He loses Eva and is beaten by Cáfa.
4. Exile From Home — After arguing with his father, Jirka runs away and lives as a vagrant. He secretly returns home to obtain food.
5. A More Honest Beginning — Jirka is discovered by his father, and they reconcile. He also recognizes that Jitka's affection is more genuine than Eva's.